Asian Gen X Meet & Greet

2026 Toisan Day 台山日

REPRESENT OUR TOISAN LANGUAGE, HERITAGE AND CULTURE! 

CAPA 2026 Lunar New Year Banquet

CAPA Lunar New Year Banquet at House of Joy on 28 Pell St. in Chinatown. 

2025 Video of 21 Pell St Christmas Caroling

On a cold and windy day members of the New York City Chinatown community gathered to sing Christmas carols. 

2025 Christmas Caroling

 

21 PELL Street & OCA - NY are thrilled to present: 2025 Christmas Caroling. 

Commemorate Pvt. Danny Chen 14th Anniversary

Keep Danny's Legacy Alive 

Tell His Story

​OCA-NY 2025 Gala – Rooted and Rising: Honoring Our Legacy, Empowering Our Future

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating community power, culture, and resilience! 

Happy Heavenly Birthday Corky Lee!

Filmed at Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) 

9 Man, A STREET BATTLE IN CHINATOWN

Celebrate 80 years of 9-Man with an evening of food, music, and local vendors in the heart of Chinatown. This special community event honors the legacy of the game and the people who’ve built it—on and off the court. Whether you’re a longtime player or just discovering 9-Man, come experience the culture and community that make it all possible. 

Cantonese Toisan Lesson Schedule

 

FREE CANTONESE & TOISAN LANGUAGE LESSONS

REFLECTIVE URBANISMS: Mapping New York Chinatown - Presented by Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong

Join artist Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong to celebrate the launch of her project REFLECTIVE URBANISMS: Mapping New York Chinatown.

AANHPI: Corky Lee's Asian America, Book Panel

 

Join Chee Wang Ng & Virgo Lee, for a discussion on "Fifty Years of Photographic Justice: Corky Lee's Asian America." Moderated by Jiefei Faye Yuan of the Queens Memory Project; opening remarks by NY Assembly Member Ron Kim & NYC Commissioner on Human Rights Rocky Chin. 

Warriors Seweckenamo and Kimlau: From Lenape Village to Chinatown

Bayer Lee, Photo Credit: Anthony Alvarez

LESPI Advisor Bayer Lee will present “Warriors Seweckenamo and Kimlau: From Lenape Village to Chinatown,” on Sunday, May 4, at 1:00 pm. This tour will trace the area’s rich history from the time it was a Native American village to the present day, as represented by Kimlau Square with its landmarked arch and statue of Chinese philosopher Lin Zexu (1785-1850).

 

Photo Credit: Anthony Alvarez

Cantonese and Toisan Americans Exhibit and Party

2025 Chinese Lunar New Year Parade

 

27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival

🎄Sing with us for Christmas🎄

 

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2024 Christmas Caroling

21 PELL Street & OCA - NY are thrilled to present: 2024 Christmas Caroling. 

13th Anniversary: Remembering Pvt. Danny Chen

In 2011, Pvt. Chen was found dead in Afghanistan after weeks of hazing and racial harassment by his superiors. When he enlisted, Danny did not know about the racism and culture of hazing in the military. This year, we commemorate Danny’s legacy and tell his story in advocating for freedom to choose, privacy, transparency, and accountability.

2024 OCA COMMUNITY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA

This year’s honorees are:

• Leadership Award: Jeanette Moy, Commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services
• Trailblazer Award: Yu and Me Books
• Community Award: UA3
• Corporate Leadership Award: United Healthcare
• OCA-NY Board Recognition: Brianna Cea, Immediate Past President, OCA-NY

BLU ROOM Performance Video at 21 Pell St

 

Photo Credit: Anthony Alvarez

The Blu Room is a one-man multilingual, multicultural theatrical act presented in a late-night talk show format. Combining elements of comedy, music, cultural references, and current events, Rob Chen aims to create a safe space for the AAPI community to heal and celebrate their heritage and identity during a time of distress.